Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Vacuum Cleaner Care; BEFORE USING YOUR NEWVACUUM; the safest and most effective way.; KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY; LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER
TABLE OF CONTENTS Before Using Your New Vacuum............ 2Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ... 2Important Safety Instructions................ 3 Parts and Features ............................................ 4 Operating Instructions ...................................... 5 Getting Started.............
Page 4 - PARTS AND FEATURES; Item; It is important to know your vacuum; ATTACHMENTS
PARTS AND FEATURES Item Part No. In U.S. Part No. In Canada Exhaust Filter 20-86880 20-86880 Fleadlight Bulb 20-5248 20-5248C Belt 20-5275 20-5275C It is important to know your vacuum cleaner’s parts and features to assure its proper and safe use. Review these before using your cleaner. Cord Hook Du...
Page 5 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; GETTING STARTED; STORING HANDLE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GETTING STARTED USING HANDLE To release handle; press handle release button as shown. With release button depressed rotate handle clockwise to the operating position. Once handle reaches the operating position (up) the handle will automatically lock into place. Operating Posit...
Page 6 - WARNING; RELEASING THE HANDLE
PILE HEIGHT SELECTION AND SETTING SOME MODELS To select a pile height setting: Turn off cleaner. Select a pile height setting by tilting the cleaner back until front wheels are lifted slightly off the floor as illustrated. Slide the adjustment lever to the correct setting. Models with no selector ad...
Page 7 - ATTACHMENT USE CHART; CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENTS ü WARNING Personal Injury Hazard DO NOT place hands or feet underneath the unit. When using the attachments, the agitator rotates. Do not allow the cleaner to remain in just one place for a period of time, as the agitator may damage the floor surface. Avoid placing the vacuum on furnitu...
Page 8 - VACUUMING TIPS; VWVRNING; PERFORMANCE FEATURES
VACUUMING TIPS Carpet edges Guide either side or the front of the nozzle along a baseboard. The full width agitator brushes help remove dirt at carpet edges. Note: When using attachments make sure the cleaner is in the upright position. VWVRNING Personal Injury Hazard Use care if vacuum cleaner is p...
Page 9 - VACUUM CLEANER CARE; VACUUM STORAGE; CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS; CAUTION
VACUUM CLEANER CARE Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner. A |VW\RNING Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in elec trical shock or personal injury ...
Page 10 - DUST BIN CLEANING; TO REMOVE DUST BIN; TO; TO REPLACE DUST BIN
DUST BIN CLEANING Always empty the dust bin when dirt level reaches the “MAX FILL" line. A WARNING Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard Always unplug power cord from elec trical outlet before performing any service on vacuum. TO REMOVE DUST BIN Remove dust bin assembly from cleaner by li...
Page 11 - DUST BIN ASSEMBLY; Lid; The Lid houses the filter.; Filter; The filter screen traps larger particles; Dust Bin; Captures dirt and debris picked up
DUST BIN ASSEMBLY Lid The Lid houses the filter. Filter Filter traps dirt and debris that is picked up by the suction motor. Filter Screen The filter screen traps larger particles of dirt and debris from reaching the filter. Dust Bin Captures dirt and debris picked up from the suction motor. 11
Page 12 - DUST BIN FILTER CHANGING / CLEANING; Allow filter to dry 24 hours
DUST BIN FILTER CHANGING / CLEANING Check primary filter frequently and clean when dirty. Remove the dust bin assembly as outlined in the DUST BIN CLEANING section and empty contents of dust bin. Make sure dust bin is empty before filter is removed. Grasp filter screen, rotate counter-clockwise and ...
Page 13 - FILTER REPLACEMENT; CLEANING SECONDARY FILTER SCREEN; wash in the dishwasher.
FILTER REPLACEMENT Primary Filter Before replacing the filter it is a good idea to clean the inside of the dust bin and lid area. Rotate filter clockwise until slots lock onto tabs in lid. NOTE: Under normal use and care, your fil ter can be expected to last up to 3 years, NOTE: See Parts and Featu...
Page 14 - REPLACING HEADLIGHT BULB; Disconnect power cord from electrical outlet.
REPLACING HEADLIGHT BULB Ensure ON-OFF switch is OFF. Disconnect power cord from electrical outlet. Press handle release pedal and rotate the handle down so the cleaner is laying flat on the floor. Pry out light lens at slots. Remove old bulb from the socket by pulling from socket. Replace bulb by p...
Page 15 - BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING; Frequently check and remove hair, string; TO REMOVE NOZZLE COVER; AGITATOR; Position hands on the agitator. If the belt is
BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING m WARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in elec trical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. Frequently check and remove hair, string...
Page 16 - Clean Agitator; TO REPLACE BELT
Remove the agitator to check for string and hair build-up. NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to your vacuum, the agitator must be cleaned every time the belt is changed. The agitator must also be cleaned accord ing to the following schedule: Vacuum Use HEAVY - (...
Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Electrical Shock Hazard; PROBLEM
TROUBLESHOOTING Review this chart to find do-ihyourseif solutions for minor performance problems. Any service needed, other than those described in this owner’s manual, should be performed at a Sears service center. A WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or c...